Political Parties and Party Systems - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 1983

Bicameralism refers to

A. A one chamber legislature
B. The process of voting in the legislature
C. The upper chamber in a legislature
D. A two chamber legislature
E. Legislatures in all sovereign states

Question 12:

• JAMB 1983

In a one party State

A. There are no free citizens
B. Communism is banned
C. The communist party is the only legal party
D. The ruling party the only only legal party
E. Elections to the legislature are held at the party's conferences

Question 13:

• JAMB 1983

A party system made up of more than two parties may not qualify for the title of multi-party system when

A. The country in question has a unitary from of government
B. The country in question has a federal form of government
C. The parties are not competitive
D. Different parties are supported by distinct political interests
E. The parties have identical structure

Question 14:

• JAMB 1985

A one party system of government

A. Is found only in Africa
B. Allows no official opposition
C. Does not provide for a legislature
D. Is practised only where the citizens share identical views about policy
E. Does not accept the doctrine of separation of powers

Question 15:

• JAMB 1986

The two primary elements in politics are

A. War and peace
B. Order and conflict
C. Patriotism and economic sabotage
D. Nationalism and freedom